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Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist

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Posted a day ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Thatcham, Berkshire RG184NW, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Special Needs School in Thatcham is seeking a full-time Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to support children with special educational needs, specifically those with autism and speech, language, and communication needs.
  • This role is ideal for recent graduates aspiring to become Occupational Therapists, Speech and Language Therapists, or Psychologists.
  • The position offers a salary of £80 to £90 per day, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.
  • Candidates should possess a degree in Psychology, Criminology, English, or Linguistics, and a passion for supporting children is essential.
  • The role provides valuable experience in developing communication skills and understanding multi-therapy approaches, making it a great opportunity for career advancement.

Have you recently graduated and are looking to train as an Occupational Therapist, Speech and Language Therapist, Art Therapist, Psychologist or something similar? Are you looking to gain experience supporting children with special educational needs?

An inclusive and friendly Special Needs School are looking for a Learning Support Assistant (LSA) to join them full-time, starting as soon as next week. As an LSA, you will play a vital role in supporting pupils with a range of additional needs, including autism, speech, language and communication needs (SLCN) and associated challenging behaviours. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist to gain experience supporting children to overcome communication barriers.

You will work closely with a small class of 8 students, liaising with the class teacher, therapists and support staff to help all students flourish. You will play an instrumental role in developing the independence, social skills and communication of students, as well as their physical and creative developmental. You will ensure all pupils are supported emotionally, and help them navigate their own feelings and emotions. You will also help encourage different ways to communicate, and learn specialist communication methods, such as Makaton, PECS and TEACHH.

As a Graduate, this LSA role will provide you with the experience and understanding required to become a Speech and Language Therapist, Occupational Therapist or Educational Psychologist in the future. You will gain an insight into the approach used by multi-therapy teams, and how to increase language acquisition in children.

The school are looking for a bubbly and friendly Graduate with a passion for supporting others, and a positive attitude. A degree in Psychology, Criminology, English or Linguistics would be beneficial.

  • Aspiring Speech & Language Therapist
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Thatcham
  • £80 to £90 per day
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm
  • Graduate Opportunity!

Are you an Aspiring Speech and Language Therapist? If yes, apply now!

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